Please join us for the GRAND OPENING of the NEW CHAMPION CREDIT UNION AQUATICS CENTER
Located at 77 Penland Street, Canton, NC 28716
MAY 26, 2018
Grand Opening 10:00am.
Pool open 11:00am to 5:00pm
This will be a family friendly fun filled day of swimming, food trucks, music and fun.
FREE ADMISSION ALL DAY
Juried fine art and fine craft show where all art is original and personally handmade by the artist who is present at the show. Something for everyone, in all price ranges
Join us for a walk into Thomas Wolfe’s “Altamont.”
$5.00 purchase tickets in advance at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial.
Tour meets at the cemetery gates.
June 2nd 10:00am-12:00pm – Summer Library Festival with Buncombe County Government at Oakley Park. “School’s (almost) out for summer, but the library is open and ready to rock your reading list. No need for a backstage pass, just get the band together so you can enjoy the following Summer Library Festival greatest hits:
• Concert by Girls Rock Asheville.
• Construction vehicles from NCDOT.
• Cool rock exhibit from the Asheville Museum of Science.
• Arts and crafts featuring your chance to make kazoos and harmonicas.
• Relay races, boulder toss, bubbles, chalk drawings, and other awesome games.
• Selfie booth with cool props for you and your bandmates.
• Get your picture made into a poster for a Countywide Library campaign.
Learn more HERE: https://www.buncombecounty.org/countycent…/news-detail.aspx…
You’re invited to celebrate three wonderful years of curry and beer and all things local with us! We have such a special day planned, and we hope you can make it and bring some friends, too.
CHARITY
In the Asheville community, it just makes sense to give back when we can, so we’re making this event a fundraiser for ASAP, the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project. 10% of the day’s sales will be donated, as well as the money raised from the raffle. Learn more about the raffle prizes below, and more about ASAP here: http://
FOOD
We’ll be offering a special appetizer and entree utilizing local, seasonal prduce for the event, and we’re sure you’ll want a taste of them both.
DRINK
We’re lucky to be surrounded by so many amazing breweries, and we can’t wait to share these special collaborations with you. We’ll have two from Pisgah: a Coconut Curry Tripel and a Thai Lemongrass Pilsner, a Plum and Shiso Cider from Urban Orchard, a Lychee and Bourbon Vanilla Ginger Beer from Ginger’s Revenge, and a Dragon Fruit and Haw Creek Honey Kettle Sour from Bhramari. You’ll want to try them all.
RAFFLE
Our local favorites have put together an amazing list of prizes that can be won through our raffle. We’ll be giving away a free massage from Just Relax, a free food tour from Asheville Food Tours, and the grand prize is a gift card pack to local stores that sell ASAP products.
MUSIC
The Stevie Lee Combs Ensemble will be gracing us with live music starting at noon, so bring your toe tappin’ feet!
Asheville, we can’t wait to party with you!
iHeartMedia Asheville presents the Bites & Brews Food Truck Festival! Enjoy the local food truck scene, craft brews, and local music that will grace the entertainment stage over the course of the day for a fun, family-friendly atmosphere! A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Eblen Foundation. Bites & Brews will be at Asheville Outlets next to Field & Stream!
General Admission
$10.00 (advance)
$15 at the gate
VIP $25.00
Participating Vendors: Prime Time Eats & Catering, Macarollin Gourmet Mac & Cheese, Sunshine Sammies, J.Lee’s Chicken Shack, Amazing Pizza Co., Out of the Blue Peruvian Fusion Cuisine, Hit the Pit BBQ Co., Dreadlife Kitchen, Frozen Monkey Natural Shaved Ice, KaBobby McGee’s, Bun Intended, My Sausage Buddy, The Purple People Feeder, Repicci’s Real Italian, a La CupCakes and more!
FAQs
Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event?
Children 5 and under are free with a ticketed adult. Children 6 and over require a ticket.
What can I bring into the event?
We will have seating available, but feel free to bring lawn chairs, as well! No outside food or drink, please.
What’s the refund policy?
No refunds will be given.
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes.
Can I bring my dog?
Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
What if it rains?
This is a rain or shine event.
On Saturday afternoons we fire up the brick pizza oven. Pizza classes are available for our customers, and includes your pizza creation!
We usually have a few musicians who show up for fun
July 31st-Aug 2nd
Experience one of the most remote and scenic stretches the French Broad has to offer over this three day/two night trip from Hot Springs, NC to Bridgeport, TN.
River stretch: Section 10, Hot Springs, NC to Bridgeport, TN
Skill Level: Beginner to Advanced
Day 1:This trip starts in the quaint town on Hot Springs, where natural hot springs offer an option for a refreshing soak before hitting the river. The river is a great mix of lazy floating and fun class II rapids. Day 1 will take paddlers by Paint Rock where we will climb to get an amazing view of the river below, as well as witness some ancient petroglyphs. After the short Paint Rock hike, we continue paddling to our campsite at Weaver’s Bend – a National Forest campground. Oskar Blues Beer will be available around the fire, but participants are welcome to bring any other special drink they enjoy.
Day 2: The next day starts by rounding the rest of Weaver’s Bend and heading through some fun, small rapids before paddling under the scenic Hwy 25/70 bridge. There will be a few rocky sections to navigate, but this stretch of river also opens up to some longer-range views as we make our way to our riverside campsite. All our gear will be transported to the campsite each night, and meals will be prepared by some local, accomplished caterers and our staff.
Day 3: We have an exciting start to the day as we approach the biggest rapid of the trip, the Falls. There are easy options to walk around this class III rapid, paddle the easy side on the right, or take your chances in the big water down the middle of the falls. After the Falls, we’ll continue to enjoy some fun, smaller rapids, but also some slower-moving water for relaxing. Our ride back to the real world will be waiting for us as we approach the river access at Hwy 25/70.
Price Includes: shuttle, camping, all meals, beer, knowledgeable guides, gear transport, and plenty of good yard games. Bring your own whitewater gear, or inflatable ducky rentals are an additional $25 a day.
Optional Pre-Trip Rafting: July 30
River section: Section 9, class II-IV, 8 miles
Jump in a raft with us to experience the best of French Broad whitewater. Flowing through the heart of Pisgah National Forest, the trip starts in Barnard, NC with a few warm-up class II rapids. The rest of the section highlights the beauty of the river and the Blue Ridge Mountains while bounding down numerous class II and class III rapids. We’ll end with an exciting class IV rapid, called Frank Bells. The rapid was named for a legendary camp director that led a crew of young boys in canoes down the French Broad all the way to the Mississippi River. Arriving in Hot Springs, NC, you can grab a beer, hike, or enjoy a soak in natural hot springs before we launch for the main trip the following day.
Duration: 5-8 Hours (Depends on Water Level)
Age: 8+ Years
Come show support for our armed forces, and get a little something to show off your pride, too.
FREE 8″x12″ flag to first 240 customers.
FREE hot dog and soda with donation to Corpoint Veteran’s Center
JUNE 22nd, 10:00am-12:00pm … Discovery Hike at the Carl Sandburg Home … Take a discovery hike and become a citizen scientist as you the forests of the Carl Sandburg Historic Site. We will even swing by and visit the resident goats! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/
JUNE 29th, 10:00am-12:00pm … Creek Exploration @ Fletcher Parks and Recreation 85 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher, North Carolina 28732 … Come to Fletcher Park and explore the animals, plants, animals, and rocks that make up many of the creeks of WNC. Be prepared to get your feet wet! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/J6O0k8YJ3cmSiWsM2 or email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
JULY 6th, 10:00am-12:00pm … Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center Track Trail at Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville, North Carolina … We’ll head out and discover the track trail located right by the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center in Asheville! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center.Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/J6O0k8YJ3cmSiWsM2 or email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
JULY 14th, 10:00am-12:00pm … Predators and their Prey at Holmes State Forest at Holmes Educational State Forest in Hendersonville, North Carolina … Relationships in nature play an important role in maintaining balance in wildlife habitats. This role-play game demonstrates population dynamics. Then we will hike with ranger along the Talking Trees Trail! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/J6O0k8YJ3cmSiWsM2 or email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
JULY 21st, 10:00am-12:00pm … Animal Tacks! @ Bent Creek Experimental Forest in Asheville, North Carolina … Let’s look for tacks and make some tracks at Bent Creek Forest! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/J6O0k8YJ3cmSiWsM2 or email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!
JULY 27th, 10:00am-12:00pm … Nature Center Scavenger Hunt @ WNC Nature Center in Asheville, North Carolina … Join us for a play date at the WNC Nature Center where we will roam the nature center searching for clues to a scavenger hunt! Discover the wonders in your own backyard with FREE guided events & activities. Brought to you by the Western North Carolina Nature Center. Complete this form https://goo.gl/forms/J6O0k8YJ3cmSiWsM2 or email ashevilleoutdoorfamilies@gmail.com to register your family!